Bachelor
With Griffith University's Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business you can multiply your career options. In as little as four years, you can graduate with two degrees and a unique skill set that will give you an edge in the employment market.
In the Arts component, you will gain the understanding, insight and skills to find and communicate creative solutions to contemporary challenges. You will develop advanced writing and presentation skills, as well as research and project management skills. Plus you will be equipped with in-depth knowledge about states, societies and cultures, past and present.
Through the Bachelor of Business you will gain a solid foundation in all aspects of business and develop an understanding of the social, cultural and political dimensions of business. You will enhance this knowledge with further expertise and experience in your areas of interests.
Arts majors
The following language majors are available via cross-institutional study:
Business majors
The University's Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy will apply.
Prior OP students: Applicants who graduated with an OP in or before 2019 can apply to Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) for an ATAR statement. For more information visit qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/australian-tertiary-admission-rank-atar.
You will be equipped with the necessary skills for employment in areas including advertising, education, government, journalism, management, media, and research.
Creative Writing
After working with award-winning writers and honing your craft in many genres of fiction, non-fiction and poetry, your talents may lead you to an exciting career in advertising, communications, marketing, editing or publishing.
Drama
You will be equipped for a career in performing arts, theatre, community arts and cultural development, applied theatre, arts and health sector, and drama education as well as offering transferable skills in relation to your other major.
History
After investigating some of today's biggest issues from a historical perspective and learning to think, speak and write about the past in ways that can influence the future, you will be equipped for a career as a curator, project manager, or researcher.
Indigenous Studies
Having explored the historical, cultural and political relationship between Indigenous Australians and non-Indigenous Australians and attaining the cross-cultural awareness, critical thinking and communication skills to lead positive change, you may find work in advocacy, advising, community liaison, policymaking, or research.
Islam-West Relations
With your global awareness and understanding of the religion that influences one quarter of the world's population, you will be equipped for work as an adviser or analyst, or for a role in community liaison, consultancy, policymaking, or research. You'll build the knowledge and skills needed to respond to the challenges of international peace and security, migration and integration, identity and coexistence.
Journalism
You will be equipped for an exciting career as a journalist, communications manager, reporter, or as a media liaison. During your degree you will learn specialised techniques in our state-of-the-art facilities and have the opportunity to hone your skills with an industry internship.
Language in Society
You will be prepared for a career in English/ESL teaching, publishing, journalism, sales and marketing, media, advertising and public relations, and organisational communication.
Languages
Your passion for languages may lead to a career in education and teaching, translation and interpreting, tourism and hospitality, publishing and journalism, sales and marketing, advertising and public relations, international business, law, commerce, and the arts.
Literary Studies
Literary Studies graduates work in a variety of fields including communications, marketing, editing or publishing. During this course, you will learn the art of storytelling and explore some of the most exciting contemporary literature in drama, poetry and fiction.
Strategic Communication
You will be prepared for a career in communications, media liaison or public relations. With roles as varied as working with celebrities, to helping the world's poorest people, you'll build the practical skills, knowledge and industry contacts to succeed in this exciting field.
Sociology
Analyse our society and the wider global community and explore the latest social issues. Sociology graduates build the skills to help devise solutions to contemporary social problems, and often find work in advocacy, community liaison, social work, policy making, or as an analyst or researcher.
Business graduates gain critical business skills and knowledge with an international perspective. You will be equipped for a career in business, industry and government in areas including administration, management, planning and policy support or resource administration.
Griffith University grants credit and recognition of prior learning which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. For more information, please visit the following website:
Griffith's innovative Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past. These precedents will give you an idea of what you can expect.
Selection for admission to an undergraduate degree is made on the basis of academic merit.
Selection for admission is competitive as the number of applicants generally exceeds the places available. The minimum requirement for eligibility for admission is completion of Year 12 of secondary school or equivalent academic achievement.
Prerequisites for admission may be specified in terms of levels of achievement in particular Year 12 subjects. Prerequisite conditions may be satisfied by other study or experience which is considered to be equivalent to the Year 12 prerequisites. More information is available on the Prerequisites and Assumed Knowledge website.
Further information for Queensland students completing an ATAR can be found here.
Domestic applicants should apply for admission through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
Domestic applicants from NSW and ACT should apply for admission through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
A summary of the student profile for this program can be found on the QTAC website for Gold Coast | Nathan. The Rank profile is located on the Student Profile tab.